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Dress Fabric

From hard wearing denim to delicate silks and glamorous sequins, you’re sure to find what you need to make the perfect outfit.

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  1. C759 Paisley Garden Cotton Poplin Red, Taupe

     

    C759 Paisley Garden Cotton Poplin Red, Taupe

    NEW
    £7.50 / Metre

    These simple, stylish fabrics are 100% cotton and are extremely popular with both dressmakers and crafters alike. With a soft, smooth handle and great drape this fabric is ideal for quilting, craft and clothing applications. Smooth finish 100% cotton prints in a weight perfect for both craft and clothing! It is a heavier weight than a lawn but more luxurious than your standard crafting cotton with its soft/smooth surface and 130gsm weight.

    Many of our customers use it for making blouses, shirts, childrens clothes and for quilting/craft projects too. Cotton poplin is lovely to sew with and holds its shape beautifully in garments with gathers, pleats or puff sleeves for example.

    This poplin meets Oeko-Tex Standard 100 standards, free samples are available. 

  2. W01 Stripey Rib Jersey Natural

     

    W01 Stripey Rib Jersey Natural

    £17.00 / Metre

    This lovely ribbed jersey is super soft yet heavy and structured enough for a variety of dressmaking projects. The elastane content adds a great stretch and means your garments will not lose their shape of time.

    We think this jersey would make lovely dresses, tops and lounge wears sets for both children and adults. 

    Not quite what you are looking for? Check out our full range of jersey fabrics

    Free samples available. Weight 300gsm. 

  3. Linen Viscose Stripe Earth U274

     

    Linen Viscose Stripe Earth U274

    £12.50 / Metre

    This is a stunning natural weave fabric with a traditional stripe design. The linen viscose mix means the cloth has a lovely soft handle and drape making it perfect not only for dressmaking but also for lightweight curtains. Weight: 190gsm.

    View our full range of linen dressmaking fabrics here

    Free samples available. 

  4. U265 Arts & Crafts Floral Lawn Haze

     

    U265 Arts & Crafts Floral Lawn Haze

    £14.50 / Metre

    This pretty design is printed on a beautifully soft cotton lawn.

    Lawn is a tightly woven cotton with a high thread count which creates a durable yet super soft cloth perfect for dressmaking.  

    This fabric would be perfect for light and airy summer pieces such as dresses and shirts but equally will feel lovely against the skin layered up under wooden sweaters in the winter.  

    You could also us this fabric for craft and soft furnishings projects such as quilting and lampshades. 

    Free samples available.

  5. F258 Ex Designer 15 Wale Corduroy Camel

     

    F258 Ex Designer 15 Wale Corduroy Camel

    £10.00 / Metre

    100% Cotton corduroy fabric that can be used for a variety of dressmaking and craft projects. Cord is both durable and versatile, making it perfect for winter wardrobes. Free samples available.

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  7. B373 Neutral Stripe Jersey

     

    B373 Neutral Stripe Jersey

    £14.00 / Metre

    This knit jersey has a great weight and texture perfect for any jersey projects and is definitely one of my favourite dress making fabrics of the moment.

    Machine washable and Oeko-Tex Standard with a 270gsm. Check out our Instagram page where you can see customer makes in this fabric!

    Free samples available. 

  8. Howard - Vintage collection 62

     

    Howard - Vintage collection 62

    £7.50 / Metre

    This amazing fabric is part of our latest range of vintage fabrics! These fabric are the real deal when it comes to vintage and make up the most wonderful collection. 

    Bringing together the best of retro colours and designs these cottons are perfect for dresses, skirts and shirts. They'd also work great for crafting projects and would make fab accessories or home furnishings.

    As with all fabrics we'd recommend pre washing this vintage lovelies, free samples available.

  9. F237 Crinkle Stripe Jersey Navy

     

    F237 Crinkle Stripe Jersey Navy

    £8.00 / Metre

    This jersey hangs beautifully and would be suitable for a wrap dress or skirt. It could of course also be used for t shirts and pyjamas. 

    Free samples available

  10. C694 Textured waffle stripe pastel jersey

     

    C694 Textured waffle stripe pastel jersey

    BACK IN STOCK SOON
    £15.50 / Metre

    This Stretch knit is super unique with the striped waffle like texture and good stretch it would make and amazing light weight sweatshirt or cardigan. The Textured waffle stripe pastel jersey would work well for the Tilly and Button patterns like Pearl, Nora or the coco dress. Free samples available If you'd like to feel this wonderful fabric before purchasing.

  11. Camouflage Linen Forest B277

     

    Camouflage Linen Forest B277

    £12.00 / Metre

    Get ready to blend in to your surroundings with this camouflage linen look fabric!

    Perfect for curtains, blinds and soft furnishings.

    You can even experiment and turn it into a dungaree dress or a funky shirt!

    Free samples available.

  12. Sailing Boat Knit Navy B257

     

    Sailing Boat Knit Navy B257

    £5.00 / Metre

    Fun knitted fabric with a lovely weight and handle. Perfect for jumpers and leggings for adults and children! It would also make lovely throws and cushions. Weight: 240gsm

    Free samples available.

  13. Tex Ex 2281 New Moleskin Welsh Blanket Velvet Mocha

     

    Tex Ex 2281 New Moleskin Welsh Blanket Velvet Mocha

    £17.50 / Metre

    This is our new quality moleskin velvet fabric which is the wonderful traditional welsh blanket design we know and love, digitally printed onto a luxury velvet base cloth. It is one of our Textile Express Originals and we're very proud of it!

    Bring a lovely, country feel into your home with this versitile velvet. This design will find it's place in a small cottage as well as in a modern interior. 

    Suitable for curtains and upholstery. Free samples available.

  14. Clarke & Clarke Bempton Natural

     

    Clarke & Clarke Bempton Natural

    £16.00 / Metre

    100% Cotton classic striped fabric suitable for curtains, dressmaking & craft. Free samples available.

     

    Warehouse stock item, please allow 48 hours for dispatch.

     

     

  15. Clarke & Clarke Thornwick Mineral

     

    Clarke & Clarke Thornwick Mineral

    BACK IN STOCK SOON
    £16.00 / Metre

    100% Cotton classic striped fabric suitable for curtains, dressmaking & craft. Free samples available.

     

    Warehouse stock item, please allow 48 hours for dispatch.

More about "Dress Fabric"

We stock fabrics suitable for all your dressmaking needs; corduroy for trousers and jackets, jersey for pyjamas and some funky, fun fabrics for fancy dress.
If you need any help selecting your dress fabric please don't hesitate to call us on 01691 670562

In store we also have Butterick and Vogue books filled with a variety of dressmaking patterns these can be order from us and will be delivered straight to your door.